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Indulge in a Festive Red Velvet Yule Log

Red Velvet Yule Log made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients.
  3. Combine sugar, oil, and egg.
  4. Add food coloring and buttermilk.
  5. Incorporate dry ingredients.
  6. Bake the cake.
  7. Cool and roll the cake.
  8. Prepare the frosting.
  9. Unroll, fill, and re-roll the cake.
  10. Frost the cake.
  11. Chill and serve.